Julissa Estrada
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished Preschool Lead Teacher at Montessori Academy of West Adams, skilled in child development and bilingual communication. Excelled in creating nurturing environments, enhancing team development, and fostering positive relationships with a focus on safety and learning outcomes. Proven experience in customer service and time management, achieving consistently high satisfaction interactions. Eager to be part of a team and looking for growth opportunities and I am confident in my abilities and values that will add to any company/role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Montessori Academy of West Adams
03.2021 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with children and parents
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
- Followed and maintained center program guidelines, objectives and goals
- Communicated regularly with parents from morning drop-off to afternoon pick-up
- Responsible of closing and opening the school, meeting all safety guidelines for children and teachers entering the school premises
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Happyland Day School
08.2018 - 03.2020
- helped teachers prepare lesson materials throughout the day
- ability to attend to children's basic needs for feeding, potty training, hygiene as needed in a timely manner
- met with teachers daily to discuss instrumental plans and ongoing student progress
- worked cooperatively with teachers throughout each classroom
- participated in staff development meetings and activities
- remained sensitive and responsive to cultural differences present in the school environment
- responsible for the health, welfare and safety of all children
- responsible for maintaining a safe and clean classroom at all times
Barista
Starbucks
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Supporting fellow partners during periods of high volume to keep the store operating.
- Maintaining a clean and organized workplace for customers and team members.
Team Crew Member
Papa John's
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering requests in system.
- Restocked customer and crew areas with necessary supplies and rotated stock as required.
- Monitored all areas for security issues, trash problems and cleaning needs.
- Accepted money and processed customer payments with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
SEA Charter School, Boys And Girls Academy
Los Angeles, CA06.2011
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Bilingual
- Team Development
- Customer Service
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Child Development
- Customer Assistance
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Montessori Academy of West Adams
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Happyland Day School
08.2018 - 03.2020
Barista
Starbucks
10.2015 - 08.2018
Team Crew Member
Papa John's
02.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
SEA Charter School, Boys And Girls Academy
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